OK here is the deal...I found a 337 for a really nice price in Portland, OR...of course I call and they say it has a salvage title from being "bumped" in the lot and the airbags deploying. I dont buy that...So I go get a carfax report, it says this:
ALERT! This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) DOES NOT QUALIFY for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000 that protects you from buying a vehicle with severe damage, mileage fraud, or Lemon history.
1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check Severe Accident or Total Loss Event Reported to DMV
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV
Odometer Rollback Check No Odometer Rollback Detected
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Manufacturer Buyback Reported to DMV
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Private Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
VOLKSWAGEN does not report recalls to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 4 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED - Add to this vehicle's history
CARFAX does not inspect vehicles. This vehicle may have problems that have not been reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection is recommended. How CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's history.
Today's leading safety and reliability information for the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT all in one report. Click on the link below to view your FREE report:
SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT Crash Tests, Reliability Ratings, Theft Ratings and more...
Year/Make/Model: 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT
Body Style: HATCHBACK 2 DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 PFI TRBO DOHC
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: BRAZIL
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights, Dual air bags front and sides/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM CD, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel
Total Loss Check:
ALERT! This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) has had a severe accident or total loss event(s) reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle does not qualify for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.
Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported
AZ, FL, GA, IL, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR issue Salvage Titles to identify severely damaged and/or stolen vehicles. Not all stolen vehicles are total losses; many can be recovered with minor or no damage. CARFAX recommends you have the vehicle inspected by your dealer or professional mechanic to assess the damage.
Other Accident Indicators:
This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) has had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.
No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 11.Jul.2003 17:11:23. New data will result in a change to this report.
Accident Check FAQs:
How CARFAX Customers use this section | Insurance claims on CARFAX? | About accident reports | Accident statistics
CARFAX Help Center | Glossary
Truth-In-Mileage Check:
This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) had no odometer problems reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) under the Truth-In-Mileage Act.
No Not Actual Mileage Title Reported No Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Reported
Odometer Rollback Check:
CARFAX did not uncover any odometer rollbacks for this 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120).
Date: Mileage:
07/16/2002 14 Reported on 06/01/2002
02/28/2003 8,520 Reported on 01/31/2003
Mileage Accuracy Check FAQs:
How CARFAX Customers use this section | Truth-In-Mileage Act | Rollbacks vs. rollovers | When do you flag a rollback?
CARFAX Help Center | Glossary
This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) has had no Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON) reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Lemon Check FAQs:
How CARFAX Customers use this section | What is a Manufacturer Buyback? | How can I get an inspection?
CARFAX Help Center | Glossary
Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) has had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.
Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner No data No data
2nd owner 02/28/2003 Oregon
Types of Owners:
This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) was originally registered as a Private Vehicle.
Private Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Government Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported
Ownership Check FAQs:
How CARFAX Customers use this section | No owner names or addresses, why? | Differences between registrations, titles, and # of owners? | Identifying new owners
CARFAX Help Center | Glossary
VOLKSWAGEN does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association for the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT. You can also contact an authorized dealership or VOLKSWAGEN at 1-800-822-8987 to find out if this 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) still has recalls that require repair.
Recall Check FAQs:
How CARFAX Customers use this section | Sources of recall data | CARFAX recalls vs. NHTSA recalls
CARFAX Help Center | Glossary
CARFAX searched over 2.16 billion records from over 4,000 different public and private sources and found 4 record(s) for this 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120).
Date:
Odometer Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
06/01/2002 Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Portland, OR
Registered as
private vehicle
07/16/2002 14 Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Portland, OR
Title #0219725309
Title issued
Odometer reading recorded on 06/01/2002
02/28/2003 8,520 Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Corvallis, OR
Title #0305986514
New owner reported
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
Odometer reading recorded on 01/31/2003
04/22/2003 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Pacific Northwest Region
Listed as
a repossession
07/11/2003 Consumer resource:
Edmunds.com Manufacturer-Recommended Maintenance Schedules
Check this vehicle's service schedules, estimated costs and recall notices at Edmunds.com.
Add to this vehicle's history here!
Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:
New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles. CARFAX identifies this event and labels the title record as "New Owner Reported".
Private Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or a vehicle that has been declared a Total Loss by an insurer or other state or jurisdiction. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following ten States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
Does anyone have any info on this car and what might have happened to it? I am assuming it was in a REAL bad wreck and the lady is just letting me a lie...
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
ALERT! This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) DOES NOT QUALIFY for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000 that protects you from buying a vehicle with severe damage, mileage fraud, or Lemon history.
1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check Severe Accident or Total Loss Event Reported to DMV
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV
Odometer Rollback Check No Odometer Rollback Detected
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Manufacturer Buyback Reported to DMV
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Private Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
VOLKSWAGEN does not report recalls to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 4 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED - Add to this vehicle's history
CARFAX does not inspect vehicles. This vehicle may have problems that have not been reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection is recommended. How CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's history.
Today's leading safety and reliability information for the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT all in one report. Click on the link below to view your FREE report:
SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT Crash Tests, Reliability Ratings, Theft Ratings and more...
Year/Make/Model: 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT
Body Style: HATCHBACK 2 DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 PFI TRBO DOHC
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: BRAZIL
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights, Dual air bags front and sides/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM CD, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel
Total Loss Check:
ALERT! This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) has had a severe accident or total loss event(s) reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle does not qualify for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.
Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported
AZ, FL, GA, IL, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR issue Salvage Titles to identify severely damaged and/or stolen vehicles. Not all stolen vehicles are total losses; many can be recovered with minor or no damage. CARFAX recommends you have the vehicle inspected by your dealer or professional mechanic to assess the damage.
Other Accident Indicators:
This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) has had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.
No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 11.Jul.2003 17:11:23. New data will result in a change to this report.
Accident Check FAQs:
How CARFAX Customers use this section | Insurance claims on CARFAX? | About accident reports | Accident statistics
CARFAX Help Center | Glossary
Truth-In-Mileage Check:
This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) had no odometer problems reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) under the Truth-In-Mileage Act.
No Not Actual Mileage Title Reported No Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Reported
Odometer Rollback Check:
CARFAX did not uncover any odometer rollbacks for this 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120).
Date: Mileage:
07/16/2002 14 Reported on 06/01/2002
02/28/2003 8,520 Reported on 01/31/2003
Mileage Accuracy Check FAQs:
How CARFAX Customers use this section | Truth-In-Mileage Act | Rollbacks vs. rollovers | When do you flag a rollback?
CARFAX Help Center | Glossary
This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) has had no Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON) reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Lemon Check FAQs:
How CARFAX Customers use this section | What is a Manufacturer Buyback? | How can I get an inspection?
CARFAX Help Center | Glossary
Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) has had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.
Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner No data No data
2nd owner 02/28/2003 Oregon
Types of Owners:
This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) was originally registered as a Private Vehicle.
Private Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Government Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported
Ownership Check FAQs:
How CARFAX Customers use this section | No owner names or addresses, why? | Differences between registrations, titles, and # of owners? | Identifying new owners
CARFAX Help Center | Glossary
VOLKSWAGEN does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association for the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT. You can also contact an authorized dealership or VOLKSWAGEN at 1-800-822-8987 to find out if this 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120) still has recalls that require repair.
Recall Check FAQs:
How CARFAX Customers use this section | Sources of recall data | CARFAX recalls vs. NHTSA recalls
CARFAX Help Center | Glossary
CARFAX searched over 2.16 billion records from over 4,000 different public and private sources and found 4 record(s) for this 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI/337 ANNIVERSARY EDIT (9BWDE61J424056120).
Date:
Odometer Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
06/01/2002 Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Portland, OR
Registered as
private vehicle
07/16/2002 14 Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Portland, OR
Title #0219725309
Title issued
Odometer reading recorded on 06/01/2002
02/28/2003 8,520 Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Corvallis, OR
Title #0305986514
New owner reported
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
Odometer reading recorded on 01/31/2003
04/22/2003 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Pacific Northwest Region
Listed as
a repossession
07/11/2003 Consumer resource:
Edmunds.com Manufacturer-Recommended Maintenance Schedules
Check this vehicle's service schedules, estimated costs and recall notices at Edmunds.com.
Add to this vehicle's history here!
Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:
New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles. CARFAX identifies this event and labels the title record as "New Owner Reported".
Private Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or a vehicle that has been declared a Total Loss by an insurer or other state or jurisdiction. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following ten States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
Does anyone have any info on this car and what might have happened to it? I am assuming it was in a REAL bad wreck and the lady is just letting me a lie...
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
